When Tokugawa Ieyasu said goodbye to Maeda and his son and returned to Todo Takatora's residence, it was already the fourth quarter of the year. The Toshi family sent Ieyasu to the gate and repeatedly told the Toshi brothers to take strict precautions along the way.
However, as Kaiji said before, the discussions between Ishida Mitsunari and others had no results, and naturally they would not arrange any assassination or the like. Ieyasu's trip was extremely smooth, and he didn't even notice a single follower.
Back at Todo House, Ieyasu was not even interested in talking to Takatora. Instead, he sent someone directly to see Kafihime, saying that he wished to visit Misaki-den.
The call to pay a visit is naturally a polite word. After all, Kafei Ji took the risk to come here to discuss something important with him, but the word "pay a visit" must be said. Of course, for Tokugawa Ieyasu Zuofu, a super famous person with a height of 2.5 million stones, such kind words are naturally not meant for the mere "Misaki-den", but for the "Guan Guan" of the Ming Dynasty behind her. "White" Sir.
Not long after, Honda Masanobu came back and reported: "My lord, I have a request from Misaki-san."
"Where will Misaki-don meet me?" Ieyasu immediately stood up and asked casually.
"In the backyard garden." Honda replied.
Ieyasu stopped in his tracks, was startled, and asked curiously: "Garden?" Ieyasu's strangeness can be easily explained. It seems that such confidential matters should be discussed in a quiet secret room. If it is in the garden, it cannot be ruled out that some people are secretly peeping, and then judging a lot of things from the looks, expressions and even the length of the conversation between the two people.
Ieyasu even knew that there were many powerful ninjas in Japan who could read lips and could understand 80% to 90% of what people said just by looking at their mouth movements - he himself controlled the Iga-ryu ninjas, so he naturally knew this.
"Misaki no Ue said that Tang rites are solemn. As a woman, she cannot be alone in a secret room with the lord." Honda Masanobu said seriously: "But the lord does not have to worry about the news of the meeting being leaked. There are currently three layers of guards in the garden: the outermost layer is the flag. Everyone, guarding Todo Mansion; the middle layer is Iga Doshin (a direct lineage group of Hattori Hanzo, the "King of Ninja" under Ieyasu, with only 200 people), guarding the outside of the garden; the inner layer is people brought by Misaki, whose origins are unknown , but the Iga people said there are many masters among them.”
Tokugawa Ieyasu took a deep breath, nodded, and said expressionlessly: "It's not surprising. The Tang Dynasty is huge, and there will be many capable people and strangers. Besides, the Misaki-don family is quite distinguished. I have heard of some of them in the past few years." It is said that the Narita family has absorbed some of the already dispersed Fuma ninjas."
Honda Masanobu sighed softly, nodded and said: "There are many rumors about this matter, and I have heard about it. I even heard that this generation of Fuma Kotaro (the leader of the Fuma Ninja Group will change his name to Fuma Kotaro) has also defected to the Narita family... Of course, The Narita family is just a cover, and the master of Ming Kingdom must be behind it. In this case, it is not surprising that there are Fuma ninjas protecting Misaki."
Ieyasu said with emotion: "When Gohojo was defeated, the Fuuma people never left their side and were almost destroyed. Only a few small fish and shrimps were left. I also participated in the pursuit, but I never thought that they would rise again." He paused. After a pause, he continued: "Go ahead and tell Iga-ryu not to quarrel with the Fuma people again in the future. It is best to find some opportunities to ease the relationship with them."
Honda Masanobu also sighed, then nodded and said: "Yes, I understand."
Ieyasu said nothing and walked straight to the backyard garden.
Not long after he came to the garden, he really felt that there was a ninja aura inside and outside the garden, but this aura was deliberately revealed to let him know, which he knew very well.
There is a rockery in the garden, and there is a pavilion under the rockery. Ji Feiji, dressed in black and red Ming Dynasty women's clothing, is drinking tea in the pavilion. Seeing Ieyasu coming over, Kaiji smiled slightly, stretched out her hand and said, "Please sit down, Zuofu."
Tokugawa Ieyasu knew that Kaibi did not stand up to greet her on purpose. If it had been anyone else, Ieyasu would have been angry, but at this moment, Kaiji was the one he couldn't afford to offend, so he had no choice but to pretend to have no grudges and sit across from Kaiji with a smile.
Although Kaiji did not stand up to greet me, she took the initiative to push the other white porcelain tea cup in front of her to Ieyasu and said: "Although my master is not good at collecting tea sets, this set of tea sets was given by the Ming Emperor. There are eight objects including tea roasting, tea cage, soup bottle, teapot, tea cup, paper bag, tea wash, tea bottle, and tea stove, which are called Qilin Eight Clouds Scenery."
During the Warring States Period in Japan, the admiration and hype of tea sets reached an extremely exaggerated level. A set of famous tea sets were often praised as priceless treasures, and the big shots who obtained them often held tea parties to show off, which continued to elevate their status.
Ieyasu was naturally surprised when he heard that the tea set in front of him was actually a gift from the Ming Emperor. Porcelain from the Tang Dynasty has always been a highly coveted and respected treasure in Japan. What’s more, the things given by the emperor are extremely valuable without even thinking about it. This is actually a misunderstanding. The things Zhu Yijun gave to Gao Jingshi are countless, so how could they all be of such value? A city-linked thing? Of course, with such a history, it would be extremely valuable in Japan.
Ieyasu carefully picked up the tea cup with both hands and tasted it carefully according to the rules. At this time, Ji Feiji said again: "This tea is not an extraordinary tea. It is the famous Tiger Hill tea, which is regarded as a tribute to Buddha tea. Apart from the emperor, only my master can receive some of this tea. I dare say that except Zuofu Except for this, no one else in Japan is lucky enough to taste it today.”
Ieyasu's face became even more cautious, and even showed a look of extreme honor, and he said repeatedly: "This is truly a blessing for three lifetimes. Misaki-den's gift today, Ieyasu will never forget."
Ji Feiji was very satisfied with his attitude and said with a smile: "If Zuofu likes it, if Zuofu holds a tea party in the future, I will order Beiyang to provide you with a complete set of Tang tea utensils and tea leaves, which will definitely be the best in the world."
Ieyasu didn't dare to refuse, and immediately thanked him repeatedly. Looking at his appearance, he almost knelt down to thank him.
After the greetings were completed, Kafiji finally turned to the topic and said with a smile: "Today Zuofu met with Danayan. I think we should be able to determine how long the Kaga Million Stones have left?"
Ieyasu nodded seriously and said, "Yes, Dai Nagon... his life is not long."
"Once he dies, no one in the world will be able to suppress the contradictions, and it won't be long before the swords rise again." Jia Feiji didn't seem to have much compassion, and just asked lightly: "But I don't know what Zuofu has in mind?"
It's here, it's finally here. Ieyasu thought.
"According to Ieyasu's wishes, Japan has been suffering from continuous military disasters for a hundred and fifty years since the Onin Rebellion. It has indeed been in chaos for long enough. We should not continue to attack each other like this. It is best to stop the fighting and let the Everyone in the world can stay away from the disaster of war..."
Kaihime smiled softly, interrupted Tokugawa Ieyasu, and asked: "The Zuofu may think so, but will Ishida Harube agree?"
"There is something I don't know whether I should say it or not..." Having said that, Tokugawa Ieyasu naturally would not give Kaiji a chance to answer "I shouldn't say it", but immediately continued: "If Misaki-don can stand up and say it to me... The whole world announced their support for the establishment of the government, and I thought Ishida would retreat in the face of difficulties."
Yes, I think so too, but it's a pity that I can't do this, because that's not what the master wants. Ji Feiji's expression remained unchanged, but she sighed in her heart. After all, she is also Japanese and a woman. Naturally, she will not be happy to see Japan once again fight to the death and destroy mountains and rivers. It's a pity that she can't make the decision in this matter. She can only act in accordance with the principles of high pragmatism.
What's more, this matter will eventually affect her son's future.
"The volcano that is about to erupt cannot be suppressed. Even if it seems to be suppressed for the time being, as long as the power of the eruption is still there, the eruption will only be delayed. It will be meaningless in the end, and even..." Kaiji shook her head and said: "If Zuofu is gone by then, wouldn't it be more difficult for the juniors to deal with it?"
This is a clear rejection. Ieyasu actually guessed that Kaihime would refuse, because he had thought about it from a highly pragmatic perspective, and what was the best way to deal with the current situation.
The conclusion is that it is best to let a large-scale civil war break out in Japan again, wait until the two factions are exhausted, and then use the most tyrannical force as a backing to capture all the remaining power of Japan for his own use. By that time, not to mention the power of Tokugawa Ieyasu, even if he joins forces with Ishida Mitsunari, he will not pose any threat to Gao Pragmatic.
It's a pity, so what if you see through it? Ishida Mitsunari will not give up. This man firmly believes that he wants to bully the young master and seize the Taige world. He may even have his own ambitions, so how can he give up?
Ieyasu even secretly guessed that there might be people around Mitsunari who had secretly taken refuge with Mr. Kokaku, deliberately fanning the flames around Mitsunari and provoking a war between him and himself.
If not, why would the assassination of himself be discussed at the meeting held by Sancheng today? You must know that in the eyes of others, even if you die, the Tokugawa family will not have no successors, and Kanto will definitely raise an army to take revenge!
Doing this will only provoke a war immediately. Ishida Mitsunari is not a fool, how could he not see this? However, he still discussed the matter, which means that someone must have jumped out to express his firm support for him to do so. He was inspired by this and thought that he could preemptively strike even if a war broke out.
At that time, he was already dead. Hidetada not only lacked prestige, but also had not shown any outstanding commanding ability before. Of course, Ishida Mitsunari believed that he had a chance to win.
In this case, no matter how much I want to shake hands and make peace with Ishida Mitsunari, there is no point in it, right? There must be people planted by Mr. Gaoge around him to push him to raise troops. Since I am someone he hates deeply, it is impossible to remind him. What can I do?
That’s all, if you want to fight, let’s fight! I just hope that this battle can be fought more cleanly, and never lead to a stalemate in which both sides win or lose. In that case, Japan will have to suffer a lot more...
"What Misaki-don said is reasonable, but..." Ieyasu pretended to agree with Kaiji's words, but put on a hesitant look and said hesitantly: "Now the strength of the two sides seems to be about the same, but there are still some people in my Kanto rear. Uesugi Kagekatsu is like a thorn on his back. If the battle starts together, Sanzheng attacks from west to east, Kagekatsu advances from east to west, and these two lead the army to hunt in Edo, then our Tokugawa will be destroyed. Tokugawa will be destroyed. It’s not a pity, but when the time comes…what will happen if the young master’s safety is in danger?”
Naturally, the son-in-law refers to Gao Yan, the son of Gao Jingshi and Kaiji, and the future successor of the Tokugawa shogunate that Ieyasu and Gao Jingshi had negotiated.
Kafihime smiled slightly and said: "I wish Zuofu to feel at ease. Today I came here to tell Zuofu something: General Jinghua will send a large army to defend Edo City for Zuofu, and Zuofu can send troops to fight with peace of mind."
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